spread
noun
Definitions of spread noun
process(過程)
- B2Singular(單數)
the process by which something expands to cover a larger area or affect a greater number of people
擴散；蔓延
The rapid spread of online rumors is concerning.
網路謠言的快速擴散令人擔憂。
The migration of people has caused the spread of suburban areas.
人口遷移導致了郊區的擴展。
The new policy is designed to prevent the spread of disease.
新政策的目的是防止疾病的傳播。
area(範圍)
- Singular(單數)
the extent or area that something covers
範圍；區域
The research covered a wide spread of academic fields.
這項研究涵蓋了廣泛的學術領域。
The company has a wide spread of operations across the country.
這家公司在全國範圍內有廣泛的業務。
The product has a global spread of sales.
該產品在全球範圍內都有銷售。
publication(出版物)
- Countable(可數名詞)
a large article or advertisement that spans across one or more pages in a publication
（報刊的）跨頁文章或廣告
The magazine featured a spread on local artists.
這本雜誌刊登了一篇關於當地藝術家的跨頁文章。
The fashion magazine has a spread dedicated to the latest trends.
這本時尚雜誌有一篇專門介紹最新潮流的跨頁文章。
The advertisement was presented as a spread, which was highly effective.
這個廣告以跨頁形式呈現，效果非常好。
food(食物)
- Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)
a food item, often soft, that is used to spread on bread, crackers, or other foods
塗抹醬；抹醬
I like to put a thin spread of peanut butter on my toast.
我喜歡在吐司上塗一層薄薄的花生醬。
At the party, they offered a variety of spreads for the guests to choose from.
在派對上，他們提供了各種抹醬供客人選擇。
The sandwich contained a delicious avocado spread.
這份三明治裡含有美味的酪梨抹醬。
land(土地)
- Countable(可數名詞)
a large area of land used for ranching or farming, typically in the US
大牧場；大農場
meal(餐點)
- Countable(可數名詞)old-fashioned(過時)
a large and elaborate meal, especially for a special occasion
（尤指豐盛的）餐點；宴席
They prepared a lavish spread for the celebration.
他們為慶祝活動準備了豐盛的宴席。
During the holidays, we always have a large spread of food.
在假期期間，我們總會準備一大桌豐盛的食物。
The banquet was filled with a variety of delicious spreads.
宴會上擺滿了各種美味的餐點。
difference(差異)
- Countable(可數名詞)
the difference or gap between two values, such as prices or interest rates
差額；價差
The spread between interest rates is widening.
利率之間的差距正在擴大。
There is a spread between the buy and sell price of the bond.
這筆債券的買賣價格之間有價差。
The profit spread in this industry is very small, with fierce competition.
這個行業的利潤差額非常小，競爭激烈。
Phrasal Verbs of spread
- spread something over something
to plan for something to be executed in phases over a specific duration
分期進行
• We decided to spread the budget over the year to manage expenses better.
我們決定將預算分攤到一整年，以更好地管理開支。
- spread out
When individuals spread out, they relocate from a clustered formation to being situated separately over a broader area.
（人）分散開
• During the drill, the team members needed to spread out to avoid being detected by the enemy.
在演習期間，團隊成員需要分散開來，以避免被敵人發現。